Universal Pictures Movie Updates
Total Updates: 884
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of The Demonologists
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Lights Out
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of 90 Church
- changed the status of Universal Pictures to Current of Rush
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of About Time
- changed the status of Universal Pictures to Current of Kick-Ass 2
- changed the status of Universal Pictures to Current of Kick-Ass 2
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Endless Love
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of The Risk Agent
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Minions
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of The Gauntlet
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Ride Along
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of My Spy
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Jurassic World
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Breathe Deeply
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Bethlehem
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of The Huntsman: Winter's War
- changed the status of Universal Pictures to Former of Button Man
- added Universal Pictures as a production company of The Disciple Program
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of The Disciple Program
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of The Last Days On Mars
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Clifford the Big Red Dog
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of The World's End
- added Universal Pictures (In Talks) as a distributor of Kick-Ass 2
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of No Hearts Club
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Agent 13
- added Universal Pictures (Former) as a distributor of Halo (Series)
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of The Rockford Files
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of The Mummy
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat
Wed., Aug. 22, 2012
Mon., Aug. 20, 2012
from Deadline
Universal Buys '90 Church' For Rupert Sanders
Universal Pictures has just acquired the Dean Unkefer book 90 Church: The True Story Of The Narcotics Squad From Hell, to be published by Random House in the US and Virgin Books in Europe in May 2013.
Thu., Aug. 16, 2012
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Sat., Aug. 4, 2012
'Country Strong' Director Boarding 'Endless Love' Remake
Sat., Jul. 28, 2012
from Deadline
Vince Vaughn Acquires Ridley Pearson Novel
Wild West Picture Show Productions has used its discretionary fund to acquire the Ridley Pearson novel The Risk Agent.
Tue., Jul. 24, 2012
Mon., Jul. 16, 2012
from Deadline
'Ride Along' Detours to Universal
Universal Pictures has acquired Ride Along out of turnaround from New Line and the studio has set a late October production start with Kevin Hart and Ice Cube starring, and Tim Story directing.
Wed., Jul. 11, 2012
from Variety
Universal Eyes Jake Kasdan's 'My Spy'
Universal Pictures is in preliminary negotiations to acquire action comedy script My Spy out of turnaround from CBS Films with Jake Kasdan attached to direct.
Fri., Jun. 22, 2012
from Deadline
Universal Sets 'Rise Of The Planet of the Apes' Scribes For 'Jurassic Park 4'
While Universal Pictures has been trying all summer to generate new franchises, the studio is getting moving with the fourth installment of its biggest one, Jurassic Park.
Fri., Jun. 15, 2012
from Variety
Universal Wins Rights to 'Breathe Deeply'
Universal Pictures has won a seven-figure bidding war for Susan Spencer-Wendel's upcoming memoir Breathe Deeply, which follows the author on a life-affirming adventure upon receiving devastating news.
Wed., Jun. 13, 2012
from Deadline
Universal Acquires Black List Spec 'Bethlehem'
Universal has bought the Black List script Bethlehem, scripted by Larry Brenner.
Mon., Jun. 11, 2012
from Deadline
Universal Gets Rolling on 'Snow White and The Huntsman' Sequel
Sun., Jun. 3, 2012
from Deadline
Nicolas Winding Refn in DreamWorks Talks for 'Button Man'
Drive helmer Nicolas Winding Refn is in talks with DreamWorks to direct Button Man, an adaptation of the graphic novel Button Man: The Killing Game by John Wagner and Arthur Ranson. Wagner created Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog.
Sat., May. 19, 2012
from Deadline
Universal Buys 'Disciple Program' as Mark Wahlberg Vehicle
Universal has acquired The Disciple Program, a spec script by first time screenwriter Tyler Marceca, in a package that has Mark Wahlberg starring and producing with Stephen Levinson.
Sat., May. 19, 2012
from Deadline
Liev Schreiber, Olivia Williams to Spend 'Last Days on Mars'
Principal photography has begun on Last Days on Mars starring Liev Schreiber.
Wed., May. 9, 2012
Illumination and Universal Adapting 'Clifford the Big Red Dog'
Illumination Entertainment, the company behind the recent family hit Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, and Universal are teaming up to bring Clifford the Big Red Dog to the big screen.
Wed., May. 9, 2012
from Deadline
Working Title And Edgar Wright Plan September Start For 'The World's End'
Working Title and Edgar Wright have set a September start date for The World's End, the last in a trilogy of comedies that started with Shaun Of The Dead and Hot Fuzz.
Tue., May. 8, 2012
from Deadline
Universal In Talks To Continue 'Kick-Ass' Franchise
Universal Pictures is in talks to make Kick-Ass 2, with Jeff Wadlow directing his script. I’m told the intention is to get the film in production by August.
Thu., Apr. 26, 2012
Universal Picks Up Pitch from 'Parks & Recreation' Actor
Universal Pictures has picked up No Hearts Club, a romantic comedy pitch from actor Ben Schwartz.
Mon., Apr. 23, 2012
Universal Picking Up Charlize Theron Sci-Fi Project 'Agent 13'
Universal is finalizing a deal to pick up Agent 13, a sci-fi project that sees Charlize Theron attached to star and Rise of the Planet of the Apes director Rupert Wyatt attached to direct.
Fri., Apr. 20, 2012
from wired.com
Why the Halo Movie Failed to Launch
Meanwhile, Weta Workshop, the New Zealand physical effects company co-founded by Jackson, was fabricating real-life versions of the weapons, power armour and the Warthog assault vehicle from the game. Blomkamp would eventually use them to shoot a series of thrilling test shorts. “The legacy of a movie never made,” is how Moo...
Tue., Apr. 17, 2012
from Deadline
Universal Develops 'The Rockford Files' For Vince Vaughn To Play James Garner Role
Universal Pictures has set David Levien and Brian Koppelman to write The Rockford Files, a feature adaptation of the memorable series that ran on NBC from 1974-80 and featured James Garner as the down-and-out private eye.
Fri., Apr. 6, 2012
from Variety
U Sets 'Mummy' Reboot with Spaihts
Universal Pictures has tapped Prometheus scribe Jon Spaihts to pen a feature reboot of The Mummy franchise, which Sean Daniel will return to produce.
Sun., Mar. 25, 2012
from Deadline
Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Cat In The Hat’ Get Another Life at Chris Meledandri's Illumina...
Universal Pictures, Illumination Entertainment’s Chris Meledandri, and Audrey Geisel will tap the Dr. Seuss library for another classic title, and this one is a surprise. They will begin developing a 3D CG-animated feature based on The Cat in the Hat.